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FL52 WPO

2002 Mazda 323

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,228 mi
Last recorded103,228 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 WPO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 103,228 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 101,305 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 101,236 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 99,170 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 99,132 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 97,107 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 97,072 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 95,050 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 92,412 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 90,027 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 90,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 87,546 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 84,856 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 82,584 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 73,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2007 73,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 57,887 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 57,887 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 43,767 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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FL52 WPO is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2002 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 63,872 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL52 WPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FL52 WPO registered?

FL52 WPO is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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The MOT history for FL52 WPO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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